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420 Shaffer St, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 420 Shaffer St, Van Wert, OH 45891

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.492 acres (21,446 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$873 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Transfer
Jan 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN12-022840.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-022840.0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,367 sqft
1st Floor Area696 sqft
Upper Floors Area432 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area21,446 sqft (0.492 acres)
Lot Dimensions360 ft deep x 164 ft wide
Garage Area579 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address420 SHAFFER ST
CityVAN WERT
StateOH
Zip45891-1055
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAGR
Legal DescriptionLOT 1418 & 8.25 FT VAC ALLEY & LOT 1411 & 1/2 VAC ST & 8.25 VAC ALLEY
Legal Lot Number1,1411,
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Township / Civil DivisionPLEASANT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract20700

Owner

420 Shaffer St is owned and occupied by an individual.

Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address420 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1055
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 7, 2019Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jan 23, 2019Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2019: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Recording DateFeb 7, 2019
Property Address420 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1055
Document Number00411/4375
Book / Page411 / 4375
Instrument DateFeb 6, 2019
Instrument201900000394
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address00000

January 2019: Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeCertificate of Transfer
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Recording DateJan 23, 2019
Property Address420 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1055
Document Number00411/3822
Book / Page411 / 3822
Instrument DateJan 17, 2019
Instrument201900000249
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address420 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Shaffer St was $873, up 1.6% from the year before.

Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyVan Wert County
County SubdivisionPleasant Township
MunicipalityVan Wert City
Unified School DistrictVan Wert City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$873.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption$24,950 (-) Land $6,900 Building $18,050
2024$859.00 (-3.81%) Homeowner's exemption$24,950 (-) Land $6,900 Building $18,050$71,280 (-) Land $19,710 Building $51,570
2023$893.00 (+10.93%) Homeowner's exemption$24,950 (+22.42%) Land $6,900 Building $18,050$71,280 Land $19,710 Building $51,570
2022$805.00 Homeowner's exemption$20,380 Land $6,640 Building $13,740
2020$58,230 Land $18,970 Building $39,260

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 420 Shaffer St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1981)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1981 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 420 Shaffer St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemVAN WERT CITY
serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 368 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Watch TV
Fixed Wireless		400 / 40
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.

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